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Hostel The Black Sheep Backpackers (formerly The Black Sheep)

13 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300 (show map)

7.4

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981 verified reviews

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Hostel Overview

Situated in Queenstown, 700 metres from Skyline Gondola and Luge, The Black Sheep Backpackers boasts a hot tub and multiple storage spaces including ski storage. Guests can enjoy multiple social events on site.
The Black Sheep Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A flat-screen TV with DVD player is featured in private rooms, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The dormitory rooms feature pod beds with a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy.
There is a shared kitchen at the property.
You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and cycling. The hostel also offers free use of bicycles. Shotover River is 1.6 km from The Black Sheep Backpackers, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 6 km away. Queenstown Airport is 6 km from the property.

Formerly The Black Sheep

Before July 2019 The Black Sheep Backpackers was known as The Black Sheep

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This double room features a DVD player, electric kettle and complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.

Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room features a DVD player, electric kettle and complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.

Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

This Triple Room features a small refrigerator, DVD player, electric kettle and complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking.

Deluxe King Room - enter dates to see room photos

This King room features an electric kettle, DVD player and complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and tea.

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Dormitory rooms have modern pod beds featuring a private charging outlet, reading light and curtain for privacy. Please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property.

Single Pod in a 4 Bed-Mixed Budget Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Pod in Shared Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of The Black Sheep Backpackers

General
WiFi everywhere

Activities
Cycling, Golf course (within 3 km), Ski storage, Skiing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks)

Pools and wellness
Hot tub, Sauna

Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Carpeted, Desk, DVD Player, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron, Linen, Refrigerator, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, TV

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that the reception is open from 08:00 until 21:00. Late check-in is available until midnight/24:00. Please let the property know your expected time of arrival, in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard.
Please note for bookings of 6 or more people, different policies and procedures apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please be aware that group bookings are required to leave a $50 deposit upon arrival which you will receive back if no damage to the property has been done.
Please note room number is not guaranteed and can be changed as required by the property.
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.
All bookings with a value over $500 will be pre charged, they are still fully refundable if canceled outside of the standard free cancelation policy window.
We also have available towels available $10 deposit $2 cleaning fee.

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7.4

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981 verified reviews

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Emma

“Superb”

9.0

14 Jan 2025

Nice hostel, good facilities with hot tub and sauna, able to leave stuff there whilst hiking. Beds had curtains and sockets

Yin Na

“Comfy stay near Queenstown city centre”

10.0

10 Jan 2025

The hot pool is absolutely my favourite. After a tiring day of hiking or exploring the around, the hot pool did help a lot.

Lucy

“Safe and a good night's sleep”

9.0

08 Jan 2025

Check in was easy, communal spaces had a nice vibe. It felt really safe too, which is great for peace of mind as a solo female traveller.

Mazdak

“Good”

7.0

03 Jan 2025

Bed was good, specially the curtains for privacy and gpo beside each bed was so good.

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Hostel The Black Sheep Backpackers (formerly The Black Sheep)

13 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly The Black Sheep

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a 4 Bed-Mixed Budget Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Pod in Shared Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Pod in a Mixed Shared Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Superb”

“Comfy stay near Queenstown city centre”

“Safe and a good night's sleep”

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